disorganize

verb

dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce disorganize (audio)
disorganized; disorganizing; disorganizes

transitive verb

: to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

Examples of disorganize in a Sentence

those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan
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The downside is that the caddy may be disorganized. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024 If the interview feels rushed or disorganized, propose a follow-up conversation. Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 His comments echoed those of commissioners past after executions that appeared brutal and disorganized. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024 The event was disorganized, upset attendees and even inspired two documentaries about the chaos: Netflix's FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened and Hulu's Fyre Fraud. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disorganize 

Word History

Etymology

French désorganiser, from dés- dis- + organiser to organize

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disorganize was in 1793

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“Disorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorganize. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

disorganize

verb
dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce disorganize (audio)
: to break up the regular arrangement of : confuse, disorder

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